Transportation
The increasing shift to electric and autonomous vehicles, multimodal transportation, and transportation-as-a-service business models—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of transportation.
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http://www.newgeography.com/content/008387-transit-carries-77-pre-covid-riders-october
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Newgeography
The nation's public transit systems carried 77.3 percent as many riders in October 2024 as in the same month of 2019, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Transit Administration. This is the highest level transit has achieved since the beginning of the pandemic. The increase is likely due to more people returning to downtown jobs instead of working remotely.
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https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/17/dubai-walk-masterplan-pedestrian/
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Dezeen
Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Dubai Walk masterplan to add 6,500 kilometres of pedestrian walkways to the city, including an elevated air-conditioned looped path.
Aiming to transform Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city by 2040, the masterplan will include a network...
Aiming to transform Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city by 2040, the masterplan will include a network...
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https://thesource.com/2024/12/14/daniel-penny-acquitted-in-the-death-of-jordan-neely-on-nyc-subway-2/
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Thesource
Daniel Penny walks free as he was acquitted in the death of Jordan Neely on the F Train in New York City.
According to The New York Times, Penny, a former Marine, choked Neely on the F Train but will now move past the case, sidestepping a charge of criminally negligent homicide.
A jury found...
According to The New York Times, Penny, a former Marine, choked Neely on the F Train but will now move past the case, sidestepping a charge of criminally negligent homicide.
A jury found...
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https://www.amny.com/news/bill-registration-for-e-bikes-in-nyc/
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Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Dozens of New Yorkers fed up with reckless e-vehicle riders gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday, demanding licenses for mopeds and e-bikes in NYC. The legislation would require the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) to register and license all e-mobility devices not regulated by the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/12/a03e03dbba61-update1-japan-automakers-honda-nissan-arranging-merger-talks-source.html
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Major Japanese automakers Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are arranging talks on a merger that would create the world's third biggest automaker group by volume, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday, amid fierce global competition in electric vehicles dominated by overseas rivals. Japan's second and third largest automakers are considering the possibility of establishing a holding company, the source said, in an apparent bid to form an automobile alliance to challenge U.Tesla Inc.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/9/6/126
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Mdpi
Author Contributions Conceptualization: C.A.G., D.P.H., H.M., J.M. and M.K.; Methodology: C.A.G., D.P.H., D.J.K., J.M. and M.M.; Formal Analysis: C.A.G. and M.M.; Investigation: C.A.G., D.P.H., J.G., J.M. and M.M.; Resources: D.P.H. and J.M.; Data Curation: C.A.G. and M.M.; Writing—Original Draft...
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https://www.investopedia.com/consumers-keep-surprising-economists-this-time-it-s-car-sales-8762607
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U.S. retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, marking the sixth consecutive month sales data came in better than economists' projections.A big jump in auto sales is behind the latest surge in retail activity, while e-commerce firms also reported strong gains.The retail sales...
U.S. retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, marking the sixth consecutive month sales data came in better than economists' projections.A big jump in auto sales is behind the latest surge in retail activity, while e-commerce firms also reported strong gains.The retail sales...
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https://cfotech.co.nz/story/leaping-over-the-auto-industry-s-skills-gap
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Cfotech
Like almost every other industry, automotive repair is on the brink of being transformed by artificial intelligence. Vehicles are becoming more complex every year, in large part because they now come equipped with advanced features like AI-powered drive-assistance systems and digital diagnostics...
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https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/365416/amber-alert-sounds-worsening-condition-englands-roads
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If you thought the condition of roads in England couldn't get any worse, data just released from local authorities and National Highways suggests you're at least partly right; the percentage of A-roads labelled 'red' - those that should have been considered for maintenance following automated or...
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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/driving-towards-safety-expert-insights-evolution-automotive-protection-1729614
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Ibtimes
Automotive safety continues to be a cornerstone of innovation in the transportation industry, significantly shaping how vehicles are designed, manufactured, and utilised. Data from the World Economic Forum highlights the gravity of the issue: in 2019 alone, the United States recorded 6.7 million...
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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/avenix-fzco-releases-fxspire-ea-auto-lot-sizing-dynamic-position-management-forex-robot-1729616
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Ibtimes
Within the rapidly evolving domain of forex automation, the forex robot FXSpire represents a synthesis of technical analysis and systematic execution protocols. This Expert Advisor (EA), developed by Avenix Fzco, operates on the MetaTrader 4 platform, concentrating on EURUSD trading through the...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/2024-privacy-trends-and-their-impact-on-24031/
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In this episode, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso, attorneys in the firm's Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, are joined by Kim Phan, a partner in the firm's Privacy and Cyber Practice Group. They delve into the latest trends in privacy and their significant impact on the auto finance industry.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/vw-bmw-and-mbg-german-auto-giants-brace-for-trumps-tariff-threats.html
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Cnbc
President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose a blanket tariff on all goods coming into the U.could wreak havoc for European carmakers, with Germany's crisis-stricken automotive sector thought to be particularly vulnerable. Speaking on the campaign trail in late September, Trump announced his desire to turn Germany's auto giants into American car firms.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/15/12/581
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1. IntroductionCurrently, the implementation of low-speed autonomous vehicles has gradually begun in various niche applications, including industrial parks, ports, mining areas, tourist attractions, and airports. Some of these scenarios have already entered the phase of exploring commercial...
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https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322769/waymo-japan-robotaxi-test-nihon-kotsu-go
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Waymo's autonomous vehicles are going to Tokyo, marking the first time that the Alphabet company is deploying vehicles on public roads in a foreign market. Waymo is billing the excursion as a simple "road trip" for collecting data about the nuances of Japanese driving, including left-hand traffic...
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/12/133_388591.html
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Koreatimes
U.President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is seeking to cut off support for electric vehicles (EVs) and impose tariffs on all battery materials, Reuters reported Monday, citing a document from the team tasked with writing a strategy to implement new automotive policies. The proposals represent a departure from the Biden administration's policy that has encouraged a swift EV transition and a domestic battery supply chain, as Trump vowed on the stump to ease regulations on fossil-fuel cars and roll back Biden's EV mandate.
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https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/person-dies-after-being-hit-30606010
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Cambridge-news
A person has died after being hit by a train near Cambridgeshire on Tuesday (December 17). Services to Cambridge and Peterborough have been delayed, cancelled, or revised while emergency services attend. A British Transport Police spokesperson said the force was called at around 11.40am with...
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https://www.newsweek.com/more-americans-taking-train-ever-passenger-rail-amtrak-1999868
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/alphabet-waymo-self-driving-robotaxis-autonomous-vehicles-tokyo-japan
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The company will partner Japanese taxi operator, Nihon Kotsu, and taxi app GO to prepare its self-driving vehicles for driving in Tokyo. Waymo has announced a partnership that will see it bring its self-driving robotaxis to Japan as part of its very first international venture. The autotech company, which is owned by multinational Alphabet, will partner with one of Japan's largest taxi operators, Nihon Kotsu, along with the taxi app GO in order to test the capabilities of its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Tokyo.
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https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-paris-high-speed-rail-route-launched/a-71069267
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The first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and was launched on Monday. A German ICE train, left the French capital's Gare de l'Est station at 9:55 a.(0855 GMT) and was due at Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 6:03 p."In 8 hours, you can travel from the German to the French capital via Frankfurt South, Karlsruhe and Strasbourg," Deutsche Bahn said in a post on social media platform The once-a-day service with German rail operator 's (DB) high-speed ICE train — operated in collaboration with France's SNCF — comes amid a strong appetite for more rail options.
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https://www.archdaily.com/1024600/shaping-safe-journeys-through-fire-resistant-design-in-modern-train-stations
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Archdaily
Fire-rated glass, such as the solutions offered by Pilkington, has transformed fire safety in infrastructure by combining transparency with robust protection. These products allow natural light to flood public spaces, creating bright and welcoming environments while effectively containing flames and preventing the spread of smoke.
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https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241217050048
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Koreaherald
BlueOval SK, a joint venture between SK On and Ford Motor Co., received approval from the US Department of Energy for a $9.63 billion loan Monday, securing funds to construct three battery manufacturing plants in the US.The loan is part of the government's Advanced Technology Vehicles...